Postcode PR2 1UD is located in an urban city, within the Lea & Larches ward of Preston in the North West region, and forms part of the Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches area. It has average deprivation and low crime levels, with around 35.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, about 67% below the North West average of 109 per 1,000. The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year. The nearest station is Preston (Lancs), about 2.1 miles away. There are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, the closest small park is Jubilee Park.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has an average level of deprivation, ranked at position 12,368 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 38% most deprived areas in England.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches has a low crime rate, with approximately 35.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.6% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 21.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £43,002 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near PR2 1UD.
Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches near PR2 1UD has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Preston (Lancs) located about 2.1 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Jubilee Park | Small | Walking directions to Jubilee Park |
| 0.3 mi | Granny Park | Small | Walking directions to Granny Park |
Based on 108 recent sales, the median property price is £175,750 (about £199 per square foot) in Lea & Larches area, with individual transactions ranging from £52,000 up to £350,000.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | 25 | £240,000 | £237 |
| Semi-Detached | 48 | £183,444 | £211 |
| Terraced | 29 | £142,000 | £170 |
| Flats | 6 | £85,500 | £133 |
Sale price
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173,000 | £57,000 | £132,000 | £107,000 |
| 2017 | £156,000 | £57,750 | £131,000 | £102,000 |
| 2018 | £195,500 | £85,000 | £135,000 | £103,500 |
| 2019 | £175,250 | £85,000 | £135,000 | £95,000 |
| 2020 | £163,000 | £42,000 | £135,000 | £107,000 |
| 2021 | £209,000 | £63,000 | £147,500 | £117,000 |
| 2022 | £217,500 | £69,950 | £165,000 | £131,000 |
| 2023 | £189,000 | £84,375 | £170,000 | £130,000 |
| 2024 | £233,750 | £85,000 | £168,750 | £138,000 |
| 2025 | £216,000 | £85,500 | £190,000 | £133,750 |
| 2026 | £265,000 | £95,000 | £169,500 | £143,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Detached | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £173 | £104 | £146 | £120 |
| 2017 | £179 | £127 | £152 | £122 |
| 2018 | £180 | £139 | £156 | £120 |
| 2019 | £179 | £127 | £159 | £121 |
| 2020 | £179 | £84 | £166 | £123 |
| 2021 | £203 | £127 | £172 | £131 |
| 2022 | £212 | £118 | £196 | £156 |
| 2023 | £223 | £134 | £191 | £150 |
| 2024 | £215 | £168 | £205 | £157 |
| 2025 | £237 | £130 | £201 | £168 |
| 2026 | £282 | £170 | £224 | £185 |
There were 47 recent sold properties in the last 18 months near PR2 1UD.
| Date | Address | Type | Tenure | Price | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Oct 2025 | 37, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1UH | Terraced | Freehold | £150,000 | |
| 08 Sept 2025 | 67, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1UH | Semi-Detached | Freehold | £167,000 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 51, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1UH | Terraced | Freehold | £128,000 | |
| 28 Mar 2025 | 4, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1UH | Terraced | Freehold | £132,500 | |
| 28 Feb 2025 | 4, West Park Avenue, Preston, PR2 1UH | Terraced | Freehold | £125,000 |
In the PR2 1UD postcode area, located within Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches, there are 8 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
5 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of PR2 1UD
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Tesco Express | 762-768 Blackpool Road, Preston, PR2 1XJ | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.2 mi | Harwoods Store | 1 Nelson Drive, Preston, PR2 1TQ | Walking directions to Harwoods Store |
| 0.2 mi | Co-op | 29-31 Norbreck Drive, Ashton-on-Ribble, Preston, PR2 1LQ | Walking directions to Co-op |
| 0.4 mi | Premier | 45 Greaves Town Lane, Preston, PR2 1PD | Walking directions to Premier |
| 0.4 mi | Mace | 834-836 Blackpool Road, Lea, Preston, PR2 1XL | Walking directions to Mace |
Annual council tax rates for Preston district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for PR2 1UD, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
Jemma Louise Rushe
Lea & Larches - Elected 7 May 2026
Mark Hendrick
Preston - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around PR2 1UD records about 36 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a low crime rate for England: it scores 3 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across North West as a whole the rate is about 109 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson.
The median sale price around PR2 1UD in Ashton-on-Ribble & Larches is £175,750 (about £199 per square foot) based on 108 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 11 schools close to PR2 1UD, including Ashton Primary School (Good), Royal Cross Primary School (Outstanding) and Lea Community Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
PR2 1UD scores 6 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 12,368 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Preston covering PR2 1UD is Mark Hendrick (Labour and Co-operative Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: Jemma Louise Rushe (Reform UK).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.